Publications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The FAS used to produce a number of printed publications. This stopped in around 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The publications produced were<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Astrocalender<\/strong>
As well as the usual monthly star charts, it contained lunar occultation predictions and larger scale insets highlighting noteworthy celestial events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- The Stargazer’s Starter Guide To<\/strong> Buying Your Telescope<\/strong>
This guide explained about telescopes and accessories in simple terms, as an aid to anyone considering purchasing their first telescope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- The Stargazer’s Starter Guide To: Observing the Night Sky<\/strong>
This guide explained the basics of navigating about the night sky, how to observe, and what you might see.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Photographing the Night Sky<\/strong>
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Regional Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Regional Groups are something the FAS is keen to encourage. Unfortunately there have been different degrees of success. In a page from 2012 we found the following groups mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chilterns & Thames Valley Group of Astronomical Societies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North-West Group of Astronomical Societies (NWGAS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Southern Area Group of Astronomical Societies (SAGAS)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yorkshire Group of Astronomical Societies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midlands Federation of Astronomical Societies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the best of our knowledge, SAGAS is the only formal group which is still active. Let us know<\/a> if you know better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Eric Zucker Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The FAS presented the annual Eric Zucker Award to a person who has done a great deal of work for the astronomical community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last mention of it was in 2011. We will investigate more to find out what happened. In 2025, the FAS introduced the Graham Bryant Memorial Award, which does a similar thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recipients were:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 2011: Robin Scagell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2010: Steve Owens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2009: Jerry Workman<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2008: Clive Down<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2007: Robin Gorman<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2006: Dave Sutton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2005: Neil Bone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2004: Guy Hurst<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2003: Bob Mizon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2002: Paul Money<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2001: Pam Spence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2000: Robert Owens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1999: Ian Ridpath<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1998: Brian Lister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1997: Rosemary Naylor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1996: Alan Chapman<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1995: Iain Nicolson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a>
Robin Scagell collecting the Eric Zucker award at the FAS Convention 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Professional & Amateur Astronomy Collaborations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Announcement of “A Zoom Webinar Coming Soon” in 2022 but so far that’s all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conventions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The FAS has a long history of arranging conventions, giving members of FAS affiliated to hear from amazing speakers and meet members from other groups. The history will be difficult to collated but we will do our best. Please let us know if you have extra details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The Stargazer’s Starter Guide To<\/strong> Buying Your Telescope<\/strong>
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